Elma Public Library

• Library Card Sign Up Month! - Attention Elma Primary students! Want to win a pizza party for your class? Visit the Elma Public Library and sign up for a library card! Get your classmates to sign-up for a card, too. The class with the most points wins a pizza party! Remember, you can also rack up points by visiting the library and checking out materials!

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays, September 12th to October 17th and Fridays, September 15th to October 20th at 10:30 AM. For children 18 months to 3 years old.  This is a 6-week session.  Treat your toddler to some songs and stories!  Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on. Registration begins on Monday, August 28th. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Babies - Tuesdays, September 12th to October 17th at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old.  This is a 6-week session.  Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Registration begins on Monday, August 28th. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• FREE Emergency Homecare Kit - Wednesday, September 13th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Attention all Erie County residents. Be prepared for the next weather emergency! Sign up to receive a free emergency homecare kit by calling 716-652-2719. Kits will be available to pick up here at the library on Wednesday, Sept. 13th from 3:00-5:00 pm. Supplies are limited. One per household.REGISTRATION LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED. THERE ARE NO MORE SIGN UP SPOTS AVAILABLE.

• Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, September 14th to October 19th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5.  Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi!  We'll be doing stories, games and crafts! Registration begins on Monday, August 28th. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Club - Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

• Mindfulness Mondays - Monday, September 25th at 6 PM. Calling all crafters! Do you love to knit, crochet, craft or color? Come enjoy a relaxed evening in the library with a community of friendly crafters & knitters. Use the time to relieve some stress by coloring or working on a project in a peaceful setting. We have coloring supplies, or feel free to bring your own.

• Apple Extravaganza! - Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM. Baking and Science and Snacks! Oh My! We have it all! For grades 1st to 5th. Register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Book A Technology Trainer - Monday, October 2nd from 5 PM to 7:45 PM. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45 minutes sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. A variety of topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Pre-registration required by calling 716-652-2719.

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays, October 3rd, 10th and 17th and Fridays, October 6th, 13th and 20th at 10:30 AM. For children 18 months to 3 years old.  This is a 6-week session.  Treat your toddler to some songs and stories!  Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on. Registration begins on Monday, August 28th. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Babies - Tuesdays, October 3rd, 10th and 17th at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old.  This is a 6-week session.  Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Registration begins on Monday, August 28th. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Scribblin' for a Livin': Mark Twain's Pivotal Period in Buffalo - Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30 PM. In August 1869 33-year-old Mark Twain moved to Buffalo. This illustrated presentation is based on Tom Reigstad's study of Twain at a critical juncture of his career and shares entertaining details of Twain's domestic, social and professional life in Buffalo during his 17-month residency and beyond. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, October 5th, 12th and 19th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5.  Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi!  We'll be doing stories, games and crafts! Registration begins on Monday, August 28th. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Bawdy Buffalo - Thursday, October 5th at 2 PM. From the Canal days of the 1800's where vice, crime and "Ladies of Easy Virtue" all resided to the Prohibition years where speakeasies, bootleggers and a beer brewing mayor all helped quench a thirsty city. An entertaining presentation that delves into the seedier side of Buffalo. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, October 7th at 1 PM. Join us for a free viewing of a new family film at the Elma Public Library! We'll have free popcorn and snacks! Rated PG. No need to register.

• Buffalo City Hall - Monday, October 9th at 6:30 PM. Buffalo City Hall: One of the largest city halls in America, Buffalo's City Hall is often taken for granted by residents who live and work downtown. However, City Hall's location and style changed the way Buffalo looks. Explore the exterior and interior of this Art Deco masterpiece, including manu symbolic figures and decorations that portray the industrial prowess of the Queen City. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• "Not So Scary Ghost Stories" and Craft for K-3 - Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30 PM. The theme is “Not so scary ghost stories“. Join us for a story and a craft for K-3. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Lies, More Lies & Statistics - Thursday, October 12th at 1 PM. Hardly a day goes by that we are not bombarded by statistics. Clever advertisers and policy advocates use them to sell us something or get is to back a policy they are pushing. This course presents a number of examples and suggests ways to detect the inappropriate use of statistics. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• It's Eclipse Season! - Saturday, October 14th at 11:30 AM. Join us at the Elma Public Library to learn about eclipses and make a cereal box eclipse viewer! Elementary and Middle School kids welcome. Younger kids should bring their adult. Please register by calling 716-652-2719 

• Chair Yoga - Mondays, October 16th to November 13th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Call us at 716-652-2719 to register. Funding provided by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s generous 2022 Yearend Appeal donors.

• The Early Women of Lily Dale: Spiritualists, Suffragists & Psychic Healers - Monday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. Hear about key female figures in the early history of Lily Dale and their contributions to the early modern spiritualist community. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Book Club - The month's book selection is "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

• Western New York Firsts (and a couple of seconds) - Thursday, October 19th at 2 PM. Take this fun journey through Western New York history with various facts and stories about the people, inventions and accompliments that were first done in our area. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Lego Club - Saturday, October 21st at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Call 652-2719 to register.  

• Monday Mock-Tail Craft Night - Monday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM. Dip your toes into the art of diamond painting! Adults bring your teens and teens bring your adults! you are welcome for a fun night out with mock-tails while you create your own diamond painted coater sets! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Sale - Thursday, October 26th through Saturday, October 28th. We're having a Book Sale in the Elma Library's meeting room during our open hours. We'll have a selection of adult & children's books for sale, as well as movies and music! Stop in and check it out!

• Mindfulness Mondays - Monday, October 30th at 6 PM. Calling all crafters! Do you love to knit, crochet, craft or color? Come enjoy a relaxed evening in the library with a community of friendly crafters & knitters. Use the time to relieve some stress by coloring or working on a project in a peaceful setting. We have coloring supplies, or feel free to bring your own.

• What is AI (Artificial Intelligence) and What Does it Mean to You? - Thursday, November 2nd at 2 PM. AI has been the subject of movies and science fiction for a hundred years. It is no longer the future, but it is here today. Is that good news or bad? And what does that mean to you? We will see a demonstration of AI in action and discuss what AI can do right now. We will also ponder what this means for our future. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Linguistics & the States - Monday, November 6th at 6:30 PM. This class touches on linguistics in the US; broadly on languages that are in the States natively, and language contact as well as different dialects that occur across the country. This class also will present insight into some folk linguistic theories. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• My House is Giving Me a Vibe - Thursday, November 9th at 2 PM. Learn how to research your house's history to explore its potential for paranormal provoking events. This class will use the Central Library in a case study which will show how the library’s property history correlates with its ongoing paranormal phenomena. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Make Friends with your Freezer - Thursday, November 16th at 2 PM. Erin will show ideas and recipes that will help you enjoy delicious, healthy food and spend less time in the kitchen. Join the party (again) with easy recipes for the holidays so that you can feel a part of the gathering without needing a cleanup crew in the kitchen. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Lego Club - Saturday, November 18th at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Call 652-2719 to register.  

• Mindfulness Mondays - Monday, November 27th at 6 PM. Calling all crafters! Do you love to knit, crochet, craft or color? Come enjoy a relaxed evening in the library with a community of friendly crafters & knitters. Use the time to relieve some stress by coloring or working on a project in a peaceful setting. We have coloring supplies, or feel free to bring your own.

• Buffalo Scandals: The Death of John Love - Thursday, November 30th at 2 PM. After being settled in the year 1803, the town of Boston was on high alert after the disappearance of a resident named John Love. Did he disappear without a trace- leaving his fortune behind? Or was there something more sinister behind his disappearance?!?! Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Planning for Your Next Trip - Thursday, December 7th at 2 PM. Learn tips to make the most of your next stateside or international trip. We'll talk about things like booking flights and arranging layovers to sneak in extra sightseeing at places, and important things to learn about the culture of places you are visiting. Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Lego Club - Saturday, December 16th at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Call 652-2719 to register.  

• Mindfulness Mondays - Monday, December 18th at 6 PM. Calling all crafters! Do you love to knit, crochet, craft or color? Come enjoy a relaxed evening in the library with a community of friendly crafters & knitters. Use the time to relieve some stress by coloring or working on a project in a peaceful setting. We have coloring supplies, or feel free to bring your own.

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.